Boston Fencing Club RYC Region III

$25 entry fee; $30 registration fee Regular online registration period runs through April 11, 2015 $30 Registration plus $25 per event From April 12, 2015 through April 19, 2015 DOUBLE FEES $60 registration plus $50 per event Registration will close at midnight April 11 but will re-open on April 12 for late registrations. We are not responsible for any inability to register on askfred. Fencers not registered by April 11 will pay late fees. There will be no exceptions for any reason. After April 19, 2015, no registration will be accepted through AskFRED. Furthermore, any registrations after this date are subject to a $200 surcharge, per the US Fencing RYC guidelines. Walkins are permitted at the triple fee rate ($90 + $75) and must have pertinent paperwork. Events WILL be mixed if less than 5 competitors in M/W events (i.e., Y10 M/W foil may be mixed). Mixed events will only occur within age category. Event times are approximate; they could change depending on number of entries. Important tournament information, including any close of check-in time changes, will be communicated through the FRED e-mail system. Be sure your e-mail address is up-to-date. Visit askfred.net then go to "My FRED" to verify your current e-mail address. Please be aware that athletes that do not check in on time for their event will be scratched. No exceptions for any reason. Be at the venue 1/2 hour to 1 hour before your close of registration. Age Requirements for 2014-2015 season: Y10: Birth years of 2004 - 2007 Y12: Birth years of 2002 - 2005 Y14: Birth years of 2000 – 2003 All times listed are close of check-in, and are subject to change. Time change notifications will be sent through the FRED e-mail system and posted on this tournament home page. Events with less than 5 fencers of either gender will be mixed. Events Scheduled: Y10 Women's Epee Sun 12:30 pm Y10 Women's Foil Sat 12:30 pm Y10 Women's Saber Sat 1:30 pm Y10 Men's Epee Sun 12:30 pm Y10 Men's Foil Sat 12:30 pm Y10 Men's Saber Sat 1:30 pm Y12 Women's Epee Sat 10:30 am Y12 Women's Foil Sun 8:30 am Y12 Women's Saber Sun 12:30 pm Y12 Men's Epee Sat 10:30 am Y12 Men's Foil Sun 8:30 am Y12 Men's Saber Sun 2:00 pm Y14 Women's Epee Sun 12:30 pm Y14 Women's Foil Sat 11:30 am Y14 Women's Sabre Sat 3:00 pm Y14 Men's Epee Sun 12:30 pm Y14 Men's Foil Sat 8:30 am Y14 Men's Sabre Sat 3:00 pm Preregistration opens on 08/06/2014. Preregistration closes on 04/11/2015. ***IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED AND WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE OR ADD AN EVENT AFTER THE REGULAR DEADLINE, THIS CANNOT BE DONE THROUGH AskFRED. CONTACT merritt55@comcast.net TO MAKE CHANGES *** IN ORDER TO COMPETE YOU MUST CHECK-IN BEFORE THE LISTED DEADLINE WITH THE FOLLOWING: 1) a COMPETITIVE USA Fencing membership card (valid for the current competitive season); AND 2) the fencer is required to provide a fully-completed waiver form that has been signed by a parent or legal guardian; AND 3) the fencer is required to show a birth-certificate (copy acceptable) or other government-issued identification showing a birth date unless officially verified by USFA. To help us speed registration, please have all this paperwork ready at checkin. This is especially critical if the fencer does not have a parent/guardian accompanying them. No one will be allowed to fence without a signed waiver form. Waivers will be onsite for signature. Athletes arriving without proof of USA Fencing membership must fill out all appropriate forms and pay for membership at registration even if already a member. Refund requests can later be made with USA Fencing as appropriate. REFUNDS - For refund of event fee(s), withdrawals must be received in writing no later than April 10, 2015. Registration fees are nonrefundable. Refunds will be processed no later than 4-6 weeks following the tournament. Event schedule times may be changed depending on entries. Equipment check will be open at 7:00 am on April 25 and April 26. Equipment check will test the mask, lame jacket and foil mask bib, gloves, and body cords. Masks that do not pass the 12-kg punch test will be impounded or given a visible mark to signify that the mask is "not approved for use." UNIFORMS REQUIREMENTS All USA Fencing uniform requirements apply. NAMES ARE NOT REQUIRED ON THE UNIFORM. AS OF AUGUST 1, 2012, CONDUCTIVE BIBS ARE REQUIRED IN ALL FOIL EVENTS EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND INSPECTIONS Y10 fencers must fence with weapons NO LONGER than 32.5 inches. All USFA equipment rules will be enforced.